Illegitimate activities involving Solingen's mayor under scrutiny in ongoing probe
In a shocking turn of events, the city of Solingen announced on Thursday afternoon that the ongoing investigation into an alleged human trafficking ring has expanded to include its Mayor, Tim Kurzbach (SPD), and Legal Advisor, Jan Welzel (CDU).
According to reports, both Kurzbach and Welzel are now being named as suspects in the investigation. However, it's important to note that the public prosecutor's office in Düsseldorf has not yet confirmed that it is investigating Kurzbach as a suspect.
The public prosecutor's office is also investigating Welzel for his role in Solingen's immigration authority. The factions in the city council have had the opportunity to inspect the investigation files.
Welzel, who is under investigation for his alleged involvement in illegal human trafficking, has explained his practices in dealing with such cases during a public session on May 14, 2024. He remains confident that he can refute the allegations against him.
Kurzbach, on the other hand, has assured the public prosecutor's office of his full cooperation and has expressed his intention to do everything in his power to refute the allegations. He considers the accusations against him as not corresponding to the facts.
The main suspect has accused Kurzbach, among others, in rather general terms, particularly as an alleged accomplice. On June 4, a news magazine, Focus, reported that one of the main suspects was incriminating Solingen's mayor.
It's worth mentioning that the norm of § 21 AufenthG forms the basis for Solingen's administrative practice regarding residence titles. No legally invalid residence permit has been issued in Solingen on this basis.
Jan Welzel expects to be granted the procedural rights of a suspect, and he, along with Kurzbach, looks forward to the upcoming investigations with composure, expecting the proceedings to take place within the framework of the rule of law.
The President of the Regional Court (Staatspräsident) in Düsseldorf to whom Tim Kurzbach submitted a request to initiate disciplinary proceedings is not explicitly named in the available search results, nor is the exact date of the request provided.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the alleged human trafficking ring and the roles of those involved. The city of Solingen and its officials will be under close scrutiny as the investigation unfolds.
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